BMW i4 M60 shows 593 hp punch
- BMW’s i4 M60 has become the new top i4, and the real story is not just power — it’s how BMW tuned that power. - In Europe and Canada, BMW lists 593 hp, 3.7-second 0-100 km/h runs, and an M60 badge replacing the old M50. (bmw.ca) - That matters because EV buyers are now arguing less about headline speed and more about whether a fast EV actually feels alive. (topgear.com)
The BMW i4 M60 is an electric sport sedan. But the interesting part is not the usual EV brag sheet. Yes, it has huge power. Yes, it’s very quick. The reason people keep talking about it is simpler — reviewers think BMW made this one feel like a car first and a spec sheet second. (bmw.ca) ### What actually changed? BMW turned the old i4 M50 into the i4 M60 as part of(topgear.com)he new M60 makes 593 bhp and 586 lb-ft, good for 0-62 mph in 3.7 seconds. In Canada, BMW’s own site uses the same 593 hp figure and the same 3.7-second 0-100 km/h claim. (topgear.com) ### Why is t(bmw.ca)gures. BMW M’s global page says 442 kW, or 601 hp, for the i4 M60 xDrive, while BMW Canada and Top Gear use 593 hp. That usually comes down to different measurement standards and market-specific labeling, not two different cars. Basically, the car is in the 600-hp neighborhood either way. (bmw-m.com)) ### So why are people excited? Because reviewers are describing a sensation, not just a launch-control number. Top Gear says the M60 “just might” satisfy people who think performance EVs should be properly fast, but the more important thread in reviews is that the i4 still feels like a BMW underneath — planted, precise, and willing to communicate. MotorTrend calls the broad(bmw-m.com)f the range, not just the most powerful one. (topgear.com) ### Is this really about Tesla? Kind of — but not in the simple drag-race way. Tesla has owned the conversation around absurd straight-line EV speed for years, especially with the Model 3 Performance. The BMW argument is different. BMW is betting that some buyers want the shove of a very fast EV, but also steering weight, body control, and a chassis that feels more natural on a real road. That’s why social chatter keeps pairing the i4 M60 with the Model 3 even when the numbers are close. (topgear.com) ### What makes the i4 feel different? Part of it is the shape of the car. The i4 is basically a low, long Gran Coupe with BMW’s usual suspension and chassis priorities baked in. Reviews of the i4 family keep landing on the same point — it feels composed and intuitive rather than hyperactive. Think of it like the difference between a camera that oversharpens every photo and one that gives you more natural detail. Both can look impressive. One feels less synthetic. (motortrend.com) ### Is there a catch? Yes — range and price still matter, and EV buyers do not all care about “feel” in the same way. BMW USA’s i4 M60 page shows a starting MSRP of $74,250 before options, and dealer listings can climb well past that. This is not the value play in the segment. It’s the premium one. (bmwusa.com) ### Why does this matter beyond one BMW? (motortrend.com)as raw acceleration. Now that lots of EVs are quick, the next fight is character. BMW seems to think there’s room for an electric performance car that wins not by being the most shocking for three seconds, but by being the one you’d still enjoy 30 minutes later. (topgear.com)that BMW is trying to prove fast EVs do not have to feel sterile. That is the debate underneath all the comparisons — and it’s why this car is getting attention.
